Long-term residence permit for studies
A long-term residence permit for non-EU nationals studying in Czechia for more than 90 days, for example in an accredited university programme or a university preparation course. Applicants must show enrolment, accommodation, health insurance and funds based on the subsistence minimum. Holders can work without a separate work permit.
Life in Czechia
Money
3
Currency
Czech Koruna
CZK
Czech Koruna
Cost of living
67
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
15–23%
Income tax (national)
VAT 21%
23% on the tax base above 36 times the average wage (CZK 1,762,812 for 2026); a basic taxpayer credit applies.
Living
1
Happiness
#19 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Non-EU students admitted to an accredited Czech university programme, eligible preparation course or exchange programme.
Eligibility
Qualifying studies
Your studies must fall into one of the listed types of study or preparation.
- Accredited university study programmes
- Language or professional preparation for a university programme, run by a public university, an EU programme or under an international agreement
- Secondary or higher vocational study within an exchange programme
Official wording
Accredited university study programmes; language or professional preparation for a university programme organised by a public university, an EU programme or an international agreement; or secondary/higher vocational study within an exchange programme.
Funds
- 3,130 CZK
- a month) plus twice the subsistence minimum for each whole month after the first
- e.g.115,810 CZK
- for a year
15 times the subsistence minimum (3,130 CZK a month) plus twice the subsistence minimum for each whole month after the first; e.g. 115,810 CZK for a year. Applicants under 18 prove half.
Health insurance
Comprehensive medical insurance is required.
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- Next requirementApplying in Czechia
- Document checklistApplication form
- FeesApplication at a Czech mission (consular fee)
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